Assignment task:
- At least 800 words
- At least three scholarly citations in APA format.
- Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years.
- Acceptable sources include the Bible, course texts, relevant books, and peer-reviewed articles.
Discussion: Mate Selection and Sex
Choose from 1 of the following options:
- Option 1: Discuss and analyze the various theories associated with mate selection. Compare and contrast the American culture's models of mate selection with a biblical understanding of marriage. Need Assignment Help?
- Option 2: Discuss the key issues involved with counseling a premarital couple in sexual intimacy when the woman has reported that her sexual abuse history has her fearful and avoidant of sexual activities. Consider the case when the couple maintained purity throughout their courtship, but it is unclear whether godly obedience or sexual avoidance maintained the commitment.
- Option 3: Consider an engaged couple where the man has had a pornography addiction since he was 13 years old. While both partners have discussed the issue extensively, he is still struggling with sobriety. Discuss how you would counsel the couple. Consider the possibility that the woman might be concerned about how his pornography problem may impact their marriage. Discuss how you view their situation and the counsel you would offer.